BMIM Blog

During the BMIM Special, Danish orchestrator Thomas Bryla offered insight into his craft – from score to studio, from soft skills to shortcuts. Together with moderator (and longtime collaborator) Matthijs Kieboom, he explored the world behind the notes.

Read all about the BMIM Special 2025 panel about true detectives and music in this eventreport on Buma Music in Motion.

Between algorithm and emotion: how original music holds its ground in an AI era. Read more in this eventreport on BMIM Special 2025 - Scoring Originality. With experts composer Nainita Desai, music supervisor Francesca Barone, creative director Jacob Wiltshire (PUSHER), and composer/artist Tessa Rose Jackson.

In this BMIM Special panel we talk about the sound of style. How music and Fashion Amplify each other. Read more in this event report.

During this panel, we explored the collaboration between music and brands. Whether you were a fan of iconic jingles or curious about creating something unique, we uncovered how the right song could elevate a brand to new heights. These are the five biggest take-aways from this session.

The ‘Fresh Ideas from Abroad’ panel is a returning staple of the Buma Music In Motion subconference at Amsterdam Dance Event and broadens the horizon of Dutch music professionals, zooming in on the cutting-edge strategies that drive success abroad. What can we learn? Let Seiya Matsumiya and Christophe Caurret tell you.

This panel, which took place at the Buma Music In Motion x ADE Pro Conference last October, invited us to dive into the evolving world of audiovisual experiences and the creative possibilities they offer with Portrait XO and Merel van Helsdingen.

This BMIM x ADE 2024 panel 'Trailer Tunes' will give you valuable insights into this niche but powerful area of media music.

Tonight was the night. During a festive award show, we celebrated the best music in media, and the importance of Dutch composers and their work in media music.

Meet these fantastic music supervisors who give you the answer by telling you about their work and the creative process. Sharing their knowledge are Karen Spearing (Music Supervisor for TV & Music Consultant, UK), Kathleen Wallfisch (Music Supervisor, Music In Vision, DE), and Polona Kasal (Music Supervisor, Resister Music, UK).

A keynote not to be missed. None other than Oscar winner Volker Bertelmann spoke in a keynote panel during the BMIM Special. Known for his innovative use of the prepared piano as Hauschka, his compositions leave an unforgettable impression.

Why should you submit your work for MIMA's 2025? For the opportunities! Read all about it and get some tips.